Just like riding a bike?

I had my first real in-person interview today... first in I'm guessing in 11+ years.  I can't lie - I was definitely nervous going in, but I prayed about it a lot between last night and this morning.  "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" has been my mantra as of late.  It was much easier when I framed this interview in a new way - if nothing else, this was an experience to get my feet wet again in the interview arena.  However, I must say of all the gifts bestowed upon me by my Creator - reading people is one of my assets.  So once I'm in front of a person and can get a good "read" on them, I can do really well.

Now I wait... I have another interview with a different company on my horizon.  I can rest easy though - and I have to say, this is one of the best perks of being a true believer - this is all in God's hands.  He has a plan and it is the perfect plan for me at this time.  Whatever comes, I can pray over it and feel good about my decisions.

Working out is hard to do

As most of you know, I'm on a weight-loss quest.  I'm not proud of how far I let myself go, but know that I'm well over halfway - close to two thirds of the way! - to my (healthy) goal weight, I can admit that it was BAAAAD! 

At any rate, if anyone else out there needs to be encouraged, I'm your gal.  And I wouldn't mind a reciprocation either.  I do make my posts on Facebook on my weight loss, though sometimes I slack.  It has been slow and steady with little spikes of weight gain (1-2 lbs) but generally in a downward trend.  Let me just tell you, it's hard for several reasons: 1) being a female has some serious challenges in losing weight 2) having a 2 1/2 year old can sometimes wear me out and 3) sometimes I just flat out don't put myself into the equation - meaning I don't make myself a priority.

Neither here nor there... I'm healthier now and getting healthier everyday.  Chocolate continues to be my kryptonite, but at least now I can enjoy it in moderation.  :)  And as long as I remain active, it will all work out!

Keep up the great work to all of you on my same quest...

Is it the middle of June already???

Ok, I don't know about you... but it's true what people (adults) always said when I was younger, "Time flies the older you get."  It couldn't be more true.  Wasn't it just yesterday that 2011 was starting?

But I can't say I'm sad about the time that has passed.  Many great things have happened, some disguised as not-so-great things.  I'm trying to just let God lead my footsteps and to simply follow obediently.  That's not exactly my strong point, but I'm doing the best I can with it.  I know God has some amazing things in store for me and my family.  I have faith.  That's all I need right now.

I'll just try to act a little more like CJ looks here...

CJ relaxing at the pool